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HSI/Europe applauded the Parliament of the Balearic Islands for approving legislative measures to make it impossible to hold bullfights or bull fiestas in this autonomous community. The legislation came in lieu of an explicit ban because the Spanish Constitutional Court had previously ruled that regions do not have the autonomous power to ban bullfighting.

Following the first bullfight held in the Bogota in four years, Humane Society International is calling on the Colombian Constitutional Court to revise their decision to overturn a ban on bullfighting established in 2012.

HSI/Europe and a coalition of animal groups in Europe are supporting a new video highlighting the carnage involved in the ‘Running of the Bulls’ spectacle taking place in July in Pamplona, Spain. The video warns tourists about the cruelty behind this spectacle.

Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of ending EU subsidies to farmers who specifically breed bulls for bullfights. Joanna Swabe, Ph.D., Humane Society International/Europe’s executive director, issued the following statement:

Coahuila became Mexico’s third state to ban bullfighting after Congress voted 16-5 last Friday in favor of reforming article 20 of the local Animal Protection Law. Humane Society International applauded the move.

Humane Society International/India launched the national tip line this week in an effort to crack down on the criminal and inhumane activity. Anyone who has information about persons involved in illegal animal fighting—such as dogfighting, cockfighting and bullfighting—is urged to report their suspicions by calling +91 7674-922044.

Members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted to halt EU funding funneled to those who breed bulls for bullfights. Humane Society International welcomed the vote and, in advance of a full plenary vote, called on all MEPs to speak out against the bloodsport.

A coalition of six international animal welfare organisations expressed dismay at the decision by members of the Spanish Senate in favour of legislation that will see bullfighting promoted and protected by the State.

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